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Two free-for-life Emirates NBD credit cards built for everyday UAE spending — the noon One Visa pays up to 20% back as noon Credits on noon Food, and the Share Platinum earns Share Points across grocery, dining, and online retail.
31 cards in the UAE
General requirements for credit card applications in the UAE. Exact thresholds vary by bank and card tier.
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Monthly salary | AED 5,000–12,000 |
| Employment | Salaried employees or self-employed professionals |
| Residency | UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID and residence visa |
| Credit history | AECB credit score is checked; a clean record strengthens approval |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Monthly salary | AED 5,000–12,000 |
| Employment | Salaried employees or self-employed professionals |
| Residency | UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID and residence visa |
| Credit history | AECB credit score is checked; a clean record strengthens approval |
Always confirm the latest eligibility details with the issuing bank before applying.
Prepare these before you start an application. Some banks accept digital uploads; others require originals at a branch.
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No Annual Fee
Welcome Bonus: AED 500 when you spend AED 5,000 in the first two months
Get 20% back as noon credits when you spend on noon food
Get 5% back as noon credits when you spend on noon
No Annual Fee
4% cashback with Al Futtaim brands
0.75% cashback on other spends
Buy 1 get 1 movie ticket at VOX Cinemas
Welcome Bonus: AED 500
Free Delivery on Noon Express
Up to 5% cashback on noon purchases
Instant Digital Card
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee
Welcome Bonus: AED 500 when you spend AED 5,000 in the first two months
Get 20% back as noon credits when you spend on noon food
Get 5% back as noon credits when you spend on noon
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee
Welcome Bonus: AED 500 on spending AED 2,500 in 45 days
35% cashback on talabat orders (as talabat credit)
1.25% cashback on other spends (as talabat credit)
RAKBANK
Salary: AED 5,000+
Annual Fee: AED 400
20,000 AirRewards Bonus Points
Complimentary Annual Ticket
Free Airport Transfers
MASHREQ BANK
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee
AED 500 Welcome Bonus
Unlimited 5% Cashback on dining.
1% Cashback on international spends (non-dining)
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Welcome Offer: AED 500 Cashback points
Up to 8% cashback on your spends
Switch between Lifestyle or Travel cashback category
CBD
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Up to 10% Cashback on Bills, Education, Fuel.
50% off Cinema Tickets
Complimentary Hotel Night
CBD
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first Year
20,000 Yes Rewards Welcome Bonus
Save up to 15% on fuel.
50% off cinema tickets
HSBC
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Welcome Bonus: AED 800 Amazon gift card
6% cashback on dining (up to AED 200)
5% cashback on fuel (up to AED 200)
DEEM
Salary: AED 5,000+
No Annual Fee First Year
30% off on Udemy
Debt Consolidation Option
Spend AED 100 for AED 100,000 weekly draw.
ABU DHABI ISLAMIC BANK (ADIB)
Salary: AED 5,000+
Annual Fee: AED 999
Welcome bonus: 10,000 SHARE Points
12% back in SHARE Points for the first 3 months
6% back in SHARE Points at Carrefour and Majid Al Futtaim destinations
ABU DHABI ISLAMIC BANK (ADIB)
Salary: AED 5,000+
Annual Fee: AED 199
Welcome bonus: 2,000 SHARE Points
6% back in SHARE Points for the first 3 months
3% back in SHARE Points at Carrefour and Majid Al Futtaim destinations
RUYA COMMUNITY ISLAMIC BANK
Salary: AED 5,000+
Waived Annual Fee for the first year
2% cashback on all purchases (up to AED 500/month)
Fully digital onboarding
Shari’ah-compliant
MASHREQ BANK
Salary: AED 7,000+
Annual Fee AED 650 + 5% VAT
Welcome Bonus: AED 1,500
8 complimentary Fitness First visits/month
5 points/AED intl, 3 points/dining, 1 point/local
SHARJAH ISLAMIC BANK
Salary: AED 8,000+
No Annual Fee for the First Year
10% Cashback on online and digital wallet spends
2% Cashback on international spends
1% Cashback on domestic retail spends
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
Salary: AED 8,000+
Annual Fee: AED 399
10% cashback on bus, canteen, uniform purchases
20% discount Emaar attractions
2% cashback on spending
CITIBANK
Salary: AED 8,000
No Annual Fee for the First Year
Instant cash advance upon credit limit approval
Up to 6X of your monthly income or up to AED 175,000, whichever is lower
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
Salary: AED 8,000+
Annual Fee: AED 383.25
6% cashback on dining (including online food orders)
5% cashback on groceries
3% cashback on utilities, telecom, fuel and Salik
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
Salary: AED 8,000+
Annual Fee: AED 525
Welcome Bonus: 12,000 Etihad Guest Miles
Up to 1.25 Etihad Guest Miles per 1 USD
1,000 Etihad Guest Miles monthly bonus
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
Salary: AED 8,000+
No Annual Fee for the First Year
10,000 Touchpoints for spends of AED 10,000
Vox Cinema Buy one Get one offer
20% off on talabat orders
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
Salary: AED 8,000+
No Annual Fee for the first year
Welcome Bonus: up to AED 1,200
10% back as Shukrans on spends at Shukran brands
Up to 1.5% back as Shukrans on all other spends
FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB)
Salary: AED 10,000+
Annual Fee: AED 525
5,000 bonus SHARE points
6% at malls & Carrefour
2-for-1 VOX 3× monthly
AJMAN BANK
Salary: AED 10,000+
Annual Fee: AED 300
Welcome Bonus: up to AED 500
5% cashback on fuel, education, grocery, online shopping
1% cashback on all other spends
AJMAN BANK
Salary: AED 10,000+
Annual Fee: AED 600
Welcome Bonus: AED 1,000 cashback
50% cashback on refreshments & snacks
10% cashback on Amazon, Noon & Careem
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
Joining Fee: AED 1,573.95
Annual Fee: AED 735
Earn 40,000 bonus Skywards Miles.
1.5 Skywards Miles per USD on Emirates, flydubai
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 840
5% rewards on grocery, utilities, telecom & fuel
0.5% on other spends
Unlimited airport lounge access worldwide
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 899
Welcome Bonus: 30,000 Etihad Guest Miles
Up to 3 Etihad Guest Miles per USD spent
Fast-Track to Etihad Silver Status
EMIRATES ISLAMIC
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 699
Welcome Bonus: 20,000 Etihad Guest Miles
Up to 3 Etihad Guest Miles per USD spent
Fast-Track to Etihad Silver Status
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
No Annual Fee
Up to 7% LuLu Points on spends.
Welcome Offer: 500 LuLu Points
Unlimited Lounge Access: 25+ lounges available.
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
Annual Fee: AED 300
Welcome bonus: 3,000 Darna Points on payment of annual fee
7.5% cashback on all spends at Aldar destinations
Complimentary Darna Gold tier status
EMIRATES NBD
Salary: AED 12,000+
No Annual Fee
6% cashback with Al Futtaim brands
1% cashback on other spends
Welcome bonus: 5,000 SHARE Points
The final list of required documents may differ based on the bank and card. Self-employed applicants may also need a trade licence and audited financial statements.
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